On the Indonesian island of Java, there is an active stratovolcano called Mount Merapi. Because of its frequenteruptionsand the fact that many people live close to it, it is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoesin the world.
The name Merapi means “Mountain of Fire” in the local language, and many of the nearby inhabitantssee it as a sacred place. Many believe that the volcano is __1__ the spirits of their ancestors. Mount Merapi is also a source of fertilesoil, water, and natural resources for the surroundingcommunities, which depend on agriculture and tourism for their livelihoods.
Unfortunately, Mount Merapi also poses a serious threat to those who live nearby. Over the past 500 years, it __2__ numerous times, most recently in 1976, 2010, and 2023. Most of these eruptions featured huge pyroclastic flows, which are clouds of superheated gases and solid particles that __3__ everything in their path. These pyroclastic flows have caused great destructionto the area and killed thousands of people and animals. Other __4__ related to Mount Merapi include ash fall, lava flows, and earthquakes.
The eruption of Mount Merapi in 2023 was one of the most explosiveand violent in its history. Lasting for several months, it affected more than two million people and forced many to leave the area. __5__ being an important cultural and spiritualsymbol of the people of Java, Mount Merapi is also the greatest threat that local people face. This remindsus that when we enjoy what nature offers us, we should also be respectful of its power.
1. (A) room for (B) home to (C) suitable for (D) loyal to
2. (A) has erupted (B) might erupt (C) will have erupted (D) should have erupted
5. (A) Rather than (B) Unlike (C) Except for (D) Despite
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On the Indonesian island of Java, there is an active stratovolcano called Mount Merapi. Because of its frequenteruptionsand the fact that many people live close to it, it is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoesin the world.
The name Merapi means “Mountain of Fire” in the local language, and many of the nearby inhabitantssee it as a sacred place. Many believe that the volcano is home to the spirits of their ancestors. Mount Merapi is also a source of fertilesoil, water, and natural resources for the surroundingcommunities, which depend on agriculture and tourism for their livelihoods.
Unfortunately, Mount Merapi also poses a serious threat to those who live nearby. Over the past 500 years, it has erupted numerous times, most recently in 1976, 2010, and 2023. Most of these eruptions featured huge pyroclastic flows, which are clouds of superheated gases and solid particles that destroy everything in their path. These pyroclastic flows have caused great destructionto the area and killed thousands of people and animals. Other hazards related to Mount Merapi include ash fall, lava flows, and earthquakes.
The eruption of Mount Merapi in 2023 was one of the most explosiveand violent in its history. Lasting for several months, it affected more than two million people and forced many to leave the area. Despite being an important cultural and spiritualsymbol of the people of Java, Mount Merapi is also the greatest threat that local people face. This remindsus that when we enjoy what nature offers us, we should also be respectful of its power.
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Words in Use
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blessing
[ˋblɛsɪŋ]
n. 祝福；福氣（可數）；幸運，幸事
It is a blessing to be taught by Mr. Wang.
能被王老師教到是一種福氣。
John’s girlfriend ran away with his best friend a year ago, but he soon met a rich and beautiful girl. They’re planning to get married next week. It was indeed a blessing in disguise.
約翰的女友 1 年前跟他最好的朋友跑了，不過很快地他就遇到了一位多金又漂亮的美女。他們倆計劃下星期結婚。這真是因禍得福啊。
高中 Level 4
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frequent
[ˋfrikwənt]
vt. 經常造訪
a. 經常的
=
continual
=
constant
Nick is a frequent visitor to our house.
尼克是我們家的常客。
This restaurant is frequented by celebrities.
這家餐廳經常有社交名流光顧。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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eruption
[ɪˋrʌpʃən]
n. 爆發
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volcano
[vɑlˋkeno]
n. 火山
The volcano erupted in 1947 and many villagers were killed.
這座火山於 1947 年爆發，造成許多村民喪生。
高中 Level 5
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inhabitant
[ɪnˋhæbətənt]
a. . 居民
Almost one third of the inhabitants of this town
are Chinese Americans.
這個小鎮幾乎有 3 分之 1 的居民是華裔美國人。
Vienna, a city of about 2 million inhabitants, is the
beautiful capital of Austria.
維也納是個約有 200 萬居民的城市，也是奧地利美麗的首
都。
高中 Level 6
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fertile
[ˋfɝt!]
a. 肥沃的；（動植物）能生的，易受孕的
Anything can grow in this fertile land.
在這塊肥沃的土地上任何東西都可長出來。
Mrs. Smith is fertile. She’s had 8 children already, and she is pregnant again.
史密斯太太真能生。她已有 8 個孩子了，而現在肚子又有了。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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surrounding
[səˋraʊndɪŋ]
a. 周圍的
The shop attracts customers not only from surrounding areas but also from other countries.
那間店不只吸引周圍地區的顧客，也吸引了外國客。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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destruction
[dɪˋstrʌkʃən]
n. 破壞（不可數）
The destruction caused by the earthquake was immense.
這次地震引起的破壞很大。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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explosive
[ɪkˋsplosɪv]
a. 爆炸（性）的；爆發的；（局面等）一觸即發的
n. 炸藥，爆炸物（可數，常用複數）
=
dynamite
Be careful when handling these explosive substances.
處理這些會爆炸的東西時要小心。
The police came in to handle the potentially explosive situation.
警方進來處理這個可能一觸即發的情況。
Explosives must be handled with great care. 爆炸物必須要非常小心處理。
高中 Level 4
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spiritual
[ˋspɪrɪtʃʊəl]
a. 精神上的，心靈上的
I enjoy listening to music because it can fill up my spiritual emptiness.
我喜歡聽音樂，因為音樂能填補我心靈的空虛。
The man was in spiritual torment after the incident.
事件發生後，這名男子心靈上很痛苦。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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remind
[rɪˋmaɪnd]
vt. 提醒；使想起
The lullaby reminds me of my childhood.
這首搖籃曲使我想起我的童年。
Please remind me to call Jason at seven.
請提醒我 7 點時打電話給傑森。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
Extra Words
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ancestor
[ˋænsɛstɚ]
n. 祖先，祖宗；血統
=
forefather
My ancestors came from Germany.
我的祖先們來自德國。
This instrument is the ancestor of the modern guitar.
這種樂器是現代吉他的原型。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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agriculture
[ˋægrɪ͵kʌltʃɚ]
n. 農業
=
farming
We are developing new technology to improve our agriculture.
我們正在研發新科技來改善農業。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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livelihood
[ˋlaɪvlɪ͵hʊd]
n. 生計
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superheated
[͵supɚˋhitɪd]
a. 過熱的
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particle
[ˋpɑrtɪk!]
n. 微粒；粒子
The surface of the desk was covered with particles of dust.
書桌的表面布滿了灰塵微粒。
Electrons and protons are atomic particles.
電子和質子都是原子粒子。
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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pose a threat to
對……造成威脅
Global warming is posing a threat tohuman survival.
全球暖化正對人類生存構成威脅。
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be respectful of sth
對某事物很尊敬
Matt always tries to be respectful of others’opinions.
麥特一向試著尊重他人的意見。
• There has been a slight reduction in unemployment over the past six months.
過去六個月以來，失業率已微幅下降。
b. 本句有表從過去某時到現在的副詞片語 Over the past 500 years（過去五百年來），根據上述用法，可知答案應選 (A) has erupted。
3. Most of these eruptions featured huge pyroclastic flows, which are clouds of superheated gases and solid particles that destroy everything in their path.
